H.J.Res.8 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to limitations on the amounts of contributions and expenditures that may be made in connection with campaigns for election to public office.

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  • Official: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to limitations on the amounts of contributions and expenditures that may be made in connection with campaigns for election to public office. as introduced.

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1/5/2011--Introduced.Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a federal election. Grants a state the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to

Official Summary

1/5/2011--Introduced.Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a federal election. Grants a state the power to set limits on the amounts of contributions and expenditures with respect to candidates in a state or local election.

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05/18/12
Embrarrassing Video of Joe Barton being Vetted |

In The Congressional Record, Congressman Dingell says, “As you know, Mr. Chairman, together with my dear friend, Mr. Barton of Texas, I recently introduced H.J. Res. 8, a bill which would amend our Constitution to place a 6-term limit on ...

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05/17/12
Embrarrassing Video of Joe Barton being Vetted |

In The Congressional Record, Congressman Dingell says, “As you know, Mr. Chairman, together with my dear friend, Mr. Barton of Texas, I recently introduced H.J. Res. 8, a bill which would amend our Constitution to place a 6-term limit on ...

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05/17/12
Embrarrassing Video of Joe Barton being Vetted |

In The Congressional Record, Congressman Dingell says, “As you know, Mr. Chairman, together with my dear friend, Mr. Barton of Texas, I recently introduced H.J. Res. 8, a bill which would amend our Constitution to place a 6-term limit on ...

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